Luxembourg to Munich Flights

  About Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a small country in Europe and not the most popular holiday destination, but it does have quite a few tourist attractions. The country is clean, green and has a lot of small towns that are worth visiting. You will also find a lot of castles and fortresses in Luxembourg that you can visit. Luxembourg is only a few hours away from France and Germany, so if you are planning a Euro trip, you can also add Luxembourg to the itinerary. There are frequent trains that run to and from the neighbouring countries, along with flights. You will love your stay in Luxembourg and might even want to extend your stay a little bit. The best part is that all tourist attractions are also easily accessible in the country through trains that are very well-connected to all cities. Luxembourg has a rich culture and history, along with a large diversity. Luxembourg City is the main cosmopolitan city that has a lot of business centres. It is also one of the safest countries in the world with over 170 different nationalities living together.

Best Time to Visit Luxembourg

May to September is considered to be the best time to plan your trip to Luxembourg. The temperature ranges from 8 to 20 degree Celsius and is quite a pleasant period in the country. Since this is also high season, you must book your hotel in Luxembourg well in advance. If you are booking way in advance, you might even get cheap flight tickets to Luxembourg. This is the best time to experience the best that the country has to offer to you. The lush green hills and surroundings only add more charm to the beautiful monuments and buildings here. The best part is that every other European country or city is easily accessible from Luxembourg so you can go ahead and plan that fancy Europe tour you know you want to do. You will also find a lot of music festivals that happen during May, and you will find yourself grooving to a lot of different genres of music.

December to February is winter, and if it is the picturesque view of the snow-capped mountains and streets that you want to see, this is the best time to head to Luxembourg. You might even get to go skiing in the nearby areas. You can even attend the Winter Festival here, and you will find the streets all lit up and look stunning. If you are going to be around for Christmas, you are in for a treat. A lot of small concerts and events happen throughout the city during this time, and you will have the time of your life. Though the hotel prices are not as high as they are during summer, it does increase during weekends. A lot of people prefer booking hotels in Luxembourg during weekdays since that's when the prices drop.

March and April is not the most popular time to visit the city, but it's not the worst either. The weather remains pleasant, and you can even attend the Pricetemp Festival in March that has music artists from all over the world performing. Hotels slash their rates during this time since it is not a high tourist season. You might even get great flight deals to Luxembourg online for March and April. But make sure you also check what the tourist season and situation is in the nearby countries so you can also add those to your itinerary and call it one of the best Euro trips.

Places to Visit in Luxembourg

The Old Quarter in Luxembourg City is a major tourist attraction and is also one of the historical places here. You can even walk around the Adolphe Bridge, especially at sunset. The National Museum of History and Art, situated in the Fish Market area, is another place you must visit. You will find a lot of artefacts, coins, furniture and archaeological finds from the Gallo-Roman period. If you are into art and history, you will love spending time here. You can also visit the Grand Ducal Palace, which is one of the most significant landmarks in the city. The palace was built in 1572 and was also where Grand Duke Henri resided. It is still a full-time residence of the Duke, but there are special tours arranged so tourists can get a peek of this magnificent palace. The tickets are not very difficult to get. The Bock Casements is yet another tourist attraction that you must visit. It is a 21 km long underground passage, and it comes with a fascinating history. You will get to know more about the place if you hire a tour guide to take you through it. The place is best explored on foot.

If you are an art lover, you can visit the Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art. It houses contemporary art by some of the well-known artists like Bruce Nauman, Andy Warhol and Julian Schnabel. The museum also hosts art displays and exhibitions a lot of time. If you are lucky, you will also get to meet the artists. You can also visit the Luxembourg Ardennes that is a popular spot in the country. The place has beautiful cliffs, hills, forested plateaus, lush greenery and hidden valleys. This is also where Hitler had carried out one of his last campaigns during World War II. You can also visit the village of Clervaux, Benedictine Abbey of St Maurice and St Maur and the Battle Bulge Museum. Bourscheid Castle is another place you must visit. Rivers and lush greenery surround it. It is the most beautiful and romantic place in the city. You can also sunbathe in the river beaches at Dirbach and Bourscheid-Plage.

Things to do in Luxembourg

Luxembourg has a lot of history amidst the beautiful scenery that you can never get tired of exploring. Old Town in Luxembourg is one of the best places to go sightseeing. You will find beautiful buildings and a lot of street art. You can also visit the Grand Ducal Palace Grand Rue and Place Guillaume while you are here. Though you would rather explore the city on your own, it is recommended that you hire a guide for a few historical locations. You can probably get one if you are taking a tour of the palaces and castles in the country. Luxembourg is also known for its eclectic dining scenes. You can head to a vineyard for some wine tasting or indulge in chocolates. You can opt for tours of vineyards or ones that include vineyards or museums that give tourists a glimpse into the history of wine with a glass of wine. If you are in Luxembourg during Christmas, you are surely in for a treat. The locals celebrate the festival with a lot of joy and grandeur.

Foods and Restaurants in Luxembourg

Luxembourg is known for its multi-cultural community and the diverse cuisines that come with it. You will find a lot of French restaurants as well as ones that serve Japanese, Indian, Asian, European and other types of cuisines. You can either try the local cafes and restaurants or head to the Michelin-star ones. Restaurant Clairefontaine is known for its excellent service and its presentation of the cuisines prepared here. The ambience also blends in perfectly making your dining experience wholesome here. If it is a Japanese cuisine that you have in mind, you must try Yamayu Santatsu. The sushi here is lip-smacking, and if you are lucky, you get to see how it is prepared. Ambrosia is another restaurant that has a very soothing and comfortable feel to it. The atmosphere, the music, the variety of cuisines that the restaurant offers on its menu will leave you satisfied. However, the menu is in French, but the staff is prepared to help you with the translations. Himalaya Luxembourg is where you can go to if you want to try authentic Indian food. The restaurant also has Nepali food on its menu, and the portion of food that they serve is what makes tourists recommend this.

How to reach Luxembourg

Luxembourg Airport is the only international airport in the country and is not too far away from Luxembourg City. The flight connectivity to Luxembourg from India is excellent. There are quite a few flights that take off from India daily to Luxembourg. Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France are few airlines that have a lot of flights to Luxembourg with layovers at Istanbul, Munich and Paris. If you book in advance, you will be able to find cheap flight tickets to Luxembourg. If you are travelling to the country from another European country like France or Germany, you can also opt for a train journey. The country is also well-connected to other countries via rails. But, a lot of tourists prefer to reach the city by air to save a lot of time. The airport has facilities like lounges, shopping, dining, children's areas and a lot more for passengers.

  About Munich

Bavaria's capital and an important city in Germany, Munich is home to some of the finest locations as well as landmarks from the German history. The city boasts a fancy and relaxed culture where food and beer are given equal amounts of love and attention. Even the automobiles are considered as equals aside from all the gastronomy.

Best time to visit Munich

Spring in Munich is considered to be the best time to visit the gorgeous city. These months bringing in summers to the Bavarian city do quite a good job. The winters thaw, and the summers begin to beckon more tourist activities. Late spring with its amiable temperatures, would be an ideal time to check out the best of the city. The winds are calm and relaxing, plus the cafes are quaint and pretty. Plus, the first Auer Dult also takes place in April (a traditional market setting which is set up thrice in a year). With fewer summer tourists in the city, you can book hotels in Munich for cheap. This is followed by the summers from June to August. As the city witnesses a spike in its tourism with higher temperatures, you might have a tough time finding cheap and comfortable accommodations. The best thing to do to be on the safe side would be to book a hotel in Munich a few months in advance. That way, you wouldn't have to deal with the sudden price surge. The summers see events such as Munich Film Festival, Christopher Street Day, Tollwood, Opera Festival and Munich Summer of Music. These key events certainly are fun to indulge in.

Winter months don't see a lot of tourists for obvious reasons. The city is too cold to venture out or engage in tourist activities. This is also the time when the hotel prices drop, and the flight tickets are easily available. If you are unfazed by the cold and snow during these months, you should visit Munich for the Christmas festivities. Of course, don't think we've forgotten the famous Oktoberfest. The celebrations of Oktoberfest starts from late September to early October, the city's beer festival means excess crowd and exuberant demand for hotels and hostels. To visit Munich during Oktober Fest, you will have to book your hotels and accommodations well in advance. The demand is too high and for the right reasons.

Places to visit in Munich

Munich, as a cosmopolitan city, has far too many beautiful structures and historical settings to offer for tourists. They have a pretty exciting list of tourist attractions that range from historic palaces to their automobile world. What manages to keep the tourists hooked to their culture and historical significance is how well they have all been preserved. Don't just be content by their BMW World, which is a stunning setting for petrolheads, something you should know. The English Garden (Englischer Garten) is a lovely expanse of a public park which is located within the city centre. As the name suggests, the park is very English-styled with famous Biergarten, eclectic monuments within the premises, sparkling lakes flowing and perfect paths to jog or bike on. Frauenkirche or Church of our Lady is another intriguing setting that you will find in Munich. The two dome-topped towers have historical significance as they were used during World War II by the Allied for bombing purposes. The observation platform of the structure is exquisite. For a religious tour, head to St. Peter's Church (Peterskirche) which is one of the most ancient and tiniest churches. Give a small payment fee, and you will get to go to the top of the church's tower to witness the view of the gorgeous Bavaria.

Deutsches Museum is undoubtedly one of the more interesting places to visit. Thanks to their collection of brilliance from the science and technology spheres, it has easily become a favourite among tourists. It has exhibitions of many scientific discoveries ranging from transportation to musical instruments and their genesis. Another interesting park within the English Garden is the Biergarten am Chinesischen Turm (Chinese Tower). It is basically a tower nestled within the English Garden that offers a splendid view of the park. For the automobile enthusiasts out there, who are on a trip to Munich, you should definitely not miss out their prized jewel, the BMW Welt. The vast space is dedicated to Germany's top exports, BMW automobiles and parts. Along with the cars, the architecture will surely take your breath away. From the history of BMW to their latest work, information about everything related to the automobile company can be found here in the gallery. To add more regal to your sightseeing list, there is the Residenz Royal Palace where you can go. The palace has been converted into a State-owned small museum and also has concert halls and theatres to entertain the people who visit the space. While we're on the subject, the Nymphenburg Palace (Schloss Nymphenburg) is also a place worth visiting thanks to the lovely lake view it has that connects with the palatial grounds.

Things to do in Munich

A tour down Alstadt (Old Town) and Marienplatz should be enough to give you a taste of the hip Munich. From a plethora of engaging street meat and sausages to performers taking over the crowded lanes to entertain you, these places in Munich certainly do bring the house down with their lively atmosphere. One interesting activity that you can take up is to visit the Viktualienmarkt, it is Munich's oldest market and dates back to 1807. There are around 140 booths and various sellers bringing their fresh goods to be sold at the market. In case the idea of surfing on a river never crossed your mind, you might be able to witness it or even take it up at the Eisbach River. Plenty of tourists and locals engage in river surfing or Eisbachwelle at the base of the Eisbach River. Indulging in Bavarian beer is undoubtedly one of the top things to do. You simply cannot finish your trip without downing some craft beer and sausages in Munich.

Food and Restaurants in Munich

Germans like their food as they like their beer, crafted to perfection and made in quantity. They like to have heavy, hearty meals with a creamy melange of flavourful sauces and buttery rolls. Of course, all this goes along with a pint or maybe even a jug of beer. Meat plays an essential addition in their cuisine, and so do sausages. When you're in Munich, you should definitely try their Sauerbraten, which is basically roast beef stew. The pot roast usually mixes tender beef with aromatic flavours and spices. It is always accompanied with potato dumplings (also called kartoffelklöße) and red cabbage. The meat is actually marinated for days before finally being cooked, which makes it perfect. Some other famous meat dishes include Schweinshaxe (typically resonated with a peasant's meal), Rinderroulade (beef slices rolled perfectly around bacon and onions), Hasenpfeffer (rabbit stew), to name a few. Special mention to the famous German sausages that have been part of their culinary world for a really long time. A Munich speciality, going by the name Münchner weißwurst, is definitely worth a try.

Of course, talking about German food, we simply cannot miss Schnitzel, which is basically bread cutlet and from the Austrian culinary heritage. IT is the perfect small meal one can ask for in Munich. Werneckhof by Geisel, Tantris, Weinhaus Neuner, Esszimmer, are some top restaurants in the city that will give you a fine dining experience. Plus, they also celebrate the German cuisine. However, if you are on a tight budget, head to Schmalznudel, Fraunhofer, Weisses Brauhaus, Wirtshaus in der Au, etc., for a tavern-like feel and German-sized meals. The city also houses some international cuisine such as Japanese, Mediterranean, Italian, Asian, that you can indulge in. They also have special steakhouses for meat lovers.

How to reach Munich (Transportation)

As an international business hub, Munich's flight connectivity is world-class. The Munich International Airport witnesses an exuberant number of flights and tourists from around the world. Many flights to other cities of Europe also connect at the airport, making it an important city in Europe as well as the world. The city connects with a majority of popular cities in Germany as well as other European countries. In fact, Munich is also a popular route considered to reach countries like Luxembourg, Belgian, the Netherlands and France, Switzerland, to name a few. Major metropolitan cities in India service flights to Munich on a regular basis. Certain flights heading to the European countries also have layovers in Munich, making travelling to the city easier. Cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi, to name a few, have regular flights flying in and out of Munich. The major airlines connecting Munich to cities in India include Lufthansa and Star Alliance. There are other partners too such as Air China, All Nippon Airways, South African Airways, Swiss, Egypt Air, United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, to name a few.

Ticket prices for flights to Munich range from cheap and affordable to expensive. Depending on the availability of direct flights to the peak season. The accommodations in Munich are also varied with options for hostels as well as swanky hotels. Even if you are unable to book your accommodation in advance, there will be options to choose from in Munich.